New York State Contract Reporter #2137916

Implementation of Sources of Strength Suicide Prevention Program in NY High Schools

This opportunity is issued by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), specifically through its Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY), to implement the Sources of Strength suicide prevention program in high schools statewide. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Central Office - Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on the Sources of Strength curriculum and certified trainers - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of the Sources of Strength suicide prevention program for grades 9-12 - Onboarding new schools statewide - Training for Adult Advisors and Peer Leaders by certified Sources of Strength trainers - Ongoing technical assistance and support for up to three years post-training - Offboarding support in the third year to help schools sustain the program independently - Regular reporting of activities to OMH - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Evidence-based, nationally recognized curriculum - Emphasis on peer-to-peer prevention activities supervised by adult advisors - Ongoing support and technical assistance for schools - Focus on sustainability and independent continuation of the program after initial support period - No product part numbers or quantities; this is a service-based procurement

Description

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) through its Suicide Prevention Center of New York (OMH SPCNY) announces funds availability for implementing Sources of Strength, a suicide prevention program in New York State high schools (grades 9-12). The program trains students as peer leaders and connects them with adult advisors to conduct messaging activities aimed at changing peer group norms and promoting protective factors linked to reduced suicide risk. The awarded organization will onboard new schools statewide, provide training, ongoing technical assistance, and support for sustaining the program independently. Regular reporting to OMH on program activities is required.

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